Monthly Archives: September 2018

Make your own anti boil over pot lid holder

Posted on September 21, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is cool compare to my method of just moving the lid a bit and hope for the best.  The author posted up the vector pictures so you can CNC these out yourself. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/anti-boil-over-gadget-69465?homelistings#post116980

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Nice phone charging stand build

Posted on September 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build for a phone charging stand to put in the wall https://www.instructables.com/id/Cell-Phone-Stand-With-Integrated-Charger/

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Make custom foam inserts for your tools

Posted on September 20, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build.  Downside is you need a laser CNC, I think you could do this with a regular CNC as well, just not so sure how well the drill will do with foam. https://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Foam-Inserts-Laser-Cut-Foam/

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Glass Jar Pumpkin

Posted on September 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, surpised the tape comes off OK for the “face” part of the jar. https://www.instructables.com/id/Glass-Jar-Jackolantern/

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Create custom molds for candle sticks

Posted on September 19, 2018 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author covers how to make a custom candlestick holder mold with CAD and a 3D printer.  If you are good at CAD (looks like Sketchup he is using), this could be a good way to … Continue reading →

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Build a lightning generator

Posted on September 18, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK this was cool build.  Take one of those USB lighters and a bunch of caps/diodes.  Interesting build. Lightning Generator from Electric Lighter

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Cool step stool

Posted on September 17, 2018 by robertwilkie

Nice build, the author made it so legs come out of the bottom to heighten it as needed. https://makezine.com/2018/08/27/building-a-step-stool-with-deployable-legs/

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Cool little CNC to make boxes with

Posted on September 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

Neat CNC that is opensource(?) that can be usedto make box joints and such.  Oh it can be used to cut into doors as well so its pretty useful.  Reminds me of a shopbot build from 4 years ago.  Looks … Continue reading →

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Turn a bike tire into a belt

Posted on September 15, 2018 by robertwilkie

OK so I have used inner tubes in the past for rubber bands.  I have not thought about turning a tire into a belt thought.  Good idea (and unique).  Not so sure I would use bolts to hold the buckle … Continue reading →

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cool foam cutting CNC build

Posted on September 14, 2018 by robertwilkie

The author calls it a 4 axis CNC, which is kindof right..more 3.5.  Either way its a nice build. https://www.instructables.com/id/4-Axis-CNC-Hot-wire-Foam-Cutter-ArduinoRamps14/

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